Louise Gray-Murray has joined Saddington Baynes as head of production, bolstering the London-based studio’s creative team with over 25 years’ experience in postproduction, animation, and CGI.
Gray-Murray comes aboard Saddington Baynes following a two-year stint as managing director of Virtual Light Production, delivering brand development, marketing communications and content across a range of high-profile brands.
She spent eight years as head of TV at SapientNitro, working on campaigns for BSkyB, ESPN, Vodafone, and LG. While working at SapientNitro, Gray-Murray set up the company’s in-house postproduction facility, specializing in Flame, Maya, AfterEffects and Cinema 4D. This venture resulted in significant growth and profit increases across the TV department.
Gray-Murray has also played a key role in the creation of two award-winning short films, Viking and Whisper; the former won Best Global Short at the Arizona Film Festival and was recognized by the Sundance Film Festival in 2015.
She will play an integral role across all campaigns for Saddington Baynes’ roster of global clients.
James Digby-Jones, ECD of Saddington Baynes, said Gray-Murray “will help accelerate our growth and ambitions in CG and VFX commercials production.”
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More